{"id":54,"date":"2026-08-28T12:39:57","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T11:39:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/enquire\/?p=54"},"modified":"2026-09-11T17:42:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T16:42:44","slug":"making-learning-inclusive-and-engaging-for-those-with-additional-support-needs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/enquire\/2026\/08\/28\/making-learning-inclusive-and-engaging-for-those-with-additional-support-needs\/","title":{"rendered":"Making learning inclusive and engaging for those with additional support needs"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW180861644 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180861644 BCX0\">The<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180861644 BCX0\">\u00a0My Rights My Say Young Advisors group\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180861644 BCX0\">have shared<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180861644 BCX0\">\u00a0their\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180861644 BCX0\">experiences as learners with\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180861644 BCX0\">additional<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180861644 BCX0\">\u00a0support needs and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180861644 BCX0\">reflections on\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180861644 BCX0\">the approaches that lead to more meaningful engagement in school.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW180861644 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99939683 BCX0\">Drawing from their own experiences, the young people\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99939683 BCX0\">have created a short paper reflecting on a range of factors<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99939683 BCX0\">\u00a0\u2013 from what they most enjoy in lessons<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99939683 BCX0\">\u00a0and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99939683 BCX0\">\u00a0reflections on the wider curriculum<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW99939683 BCX0\">, to the importance of relationships and being seen as an individual.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>More about the Young Advisors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Young Advisors are a group of young\u00a0people\u00a0with\u00a0additional\u00a0support needs aged 12-21 who share their views and experiences of support at school. Their work shapes the My Rights, My Say Service and aims to ensure all children in Scotland are heard in decisions about their education.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The group were\u00a0formed as part of the My Rights, My Say Service and is managed by a project team based at Children in Scotland.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Reflections\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW45406600 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW45406600 BCX0\">Discussions and key points raised by the group focused on:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW45406600 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The value of active participation\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learning that applies to the real world\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The importance of a suitable learning environment\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why person centred-learning matters\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How success is measured<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW239997017 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239997017 BCX0\">By sharing the discussions had with their peers and the project group, it is hoped their experiences and views will help shape and inform\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239997017 BCX0\">approaches to learning planned and delivered by educators, policy\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239997017 BCX0\">makers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW239997017 BCX0\">\u00a0and teachers.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW239997017 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/chrome-extension:\/\/efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj\/https:\/\/childreninscotland.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/MRMS-YA_Report_Engaging-Learning.pdf\">Read the paper in full<\/a> (opens as PDF)<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW251195060 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251195060 BCX0\">The My Rights, My Say Service exists to ensure young people aged 12-15 with\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251195060 BCX0\">additional<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251195060 BCX0\">\u00a0support needs use their rights and have\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251195060 BCX0\">their views included and considered in decisions relating to their education and support.\u00a0The service provides advice and information about children\u2019s rights and support for learning and offers\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW251195060 BCX0\">indepenent<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251195060 BCX0\">\u00a0advocacy, a Children\u2019s Views service and legal support<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251195060 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251195060 BCX0\">It is a partnership between Enquire, Partners in Advocacy, Children in Scotland and Cairn Legal.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251195060 BCX0\">It is a free,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251195060 BCX0\">confidential<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW251195060 BCX0\">\u00a0and independent service.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW251195060 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW251195060 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><br class=\"SCXW251195060 BCX0\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myrightsmysay.scot\/\">Find out more about the My Rights, My Say Service<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0My Rights My Say Young Advisors group\u00a0have shared\u00a0their\u00a0experiences as learners with\u00a0additional\u00a0support needs and\u00a0reflections on\u00a0the approaches that lead to more meaningful engagement in school.\u00a0\u00a0 Drawing from their own experiences, the young people\u00a0have created a short paper reflecting on a range of factors\u00a0\u2013 from what they most enjoy in lessons\u00a0and\u00a0reflections on the wider curriculum, to the importance &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/glowblogs\/enquire\/2026\/08\/28\/making-learning-inclusive-and-engaging-for-those-with-additional-support-needs\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Making learning inclusive and engaging for 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